November 5, 2015 – mountainx.com

Letter writer: An anthem for Asheville

November 5, 2015 by Letters

‘Joni Mitchell’s ‘Big Yellow Taxi’ would fit just fine.’

Our survival’s at stake: We can’t afford half-truths about our energy future

November 5, 2015 by Richard Fireman

“Truth telling is risky business. The science tells us that if we don’t quickly change our energy infrastructure, it’s very likely that our children will inherit a dangerously warm world.”

Racetrack to rodeo: Taylor Earnhardt Putnam carries on family legacy in SRA finals

November 6, 2015November 5, 2015 by Max Hunt

Putnam comes into this weekend’s Finals competition as the leading “All Around Cowgirl,” having scored more points in multiple categories than her competitors, in addition to being ranked fourth overall in barrel racing and ninth in breakaway roping. True to her family legacy, she has established herself as a top competitor in her chosen sport, translating her heritage of winning and love for speed from the asphalt to the cow-pen.

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of Next Year…

November 5, 2015 by Brent Brown

Greenway in the sky: Beaucatcher park offers tantalizing prospect

November 5, 2015 by Virginia Daffron

For nearly 100 years, the dream of a high-elevation park offering close-range panoramic views over downtown has entranced yet eluded Asheville visionaries. With a new funding commitment from the Tourism Development Authority, can the planned greenway and park projects finally move forward?

Tonight: Brazilian Girls return to Asheville after 10 years

November 5, 2015 by Ms. Amandi

The New York City-based dance band performs at New Mountain.

Diane Chamberlain sets her new novel in Swannanoa

November 5, 2015 by Alli Marshall

Raleigh-based author Diana Chamberlain will read at Malaprop’s Saturday, Nov. 7, and at the Swannanoa Library Sunday, Nov. 8.

Torchbearers: Center for Diversity Education honors ASCORE’s legacy

November 5, 2015 by Max Hunt

In 1960, a group of student activists at Asheville’s all-black Stephens-Lee High School courageously challenged the racial status quo, bringing the civil rights movement closer to home. Through public demonstrations, boycotts and engagements with city officials, the members of the Asheville Student Committee on Racial Equality helped break down Jim Crow-era barriers. For the past … Read more

Any way you slice it: Asheville pizza makers dish about what goes into a great pie

November 5, 2015 by Liisa Andreassen

People are opinionated about their pizza. Whether its New York-style thin crust, Chicago deep-dish or something completely different, everybody has their likes and dislikes. A few Asheville pizza makers recently told Xpress what they think it takes to create an amazing pie.